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Subject: Re: snails

Author:
whitewolf

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Date Posted: 30/06/07 2:45
In reply to: hejira 's message, "snails" on 26/06/07 9:56

"...if a snails shell gets damaged but the soft part of him is fine will the shell repair itself?"
It depends how damaged the shell is - small chips and breaks (especially around the rim of the shell) usually heal just fine (snails can store calcium and use it when needed). However, larger breakages may not heal and can be fatal... especially if the holes lead to the snail body drying out.

Long live the Snail :)

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[> Subject: Re: snails
Author: Celticmyth [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 1/07/07 12:09 Just found a snail this morning that had 3/4 of his shell missing,he was still crawling around happily munching on the plants,i just hope the sun doesn't come out :-O [ Post a Reply to This Message ]